Bog Fritillary?
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Bog Fritillary?

Brian Bailey

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This isn't exactly a Toronto sighting, actually it was near Parry Sound, but I'm looking for help with the ID.

I'm thinking Bog Fritillary (Boloria eunomia)?
Here's the underwing view:

I had a hard time getting a look at the upper wing.  It only seemed to open them when I looked away.  
(I felt like I was playing mind games with a butterfly and losing!) :oops:
This is the only shot I got:


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« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Brian Bailey »
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Here's a site I often use for IDing Skippers and butterflies.

http://www.cirrusimage.com/butterfly_photos.htm
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by JTF »
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